Raising Fund for Earthbites School Garden Program Some of Vancouver’s most talented and award-winning chefs have signed on to teach cooking classes to adults in order to raise funds to help kids connect with their food. The list is impressive and includes a diverse array of Vancouver chefs: Chris Whittaker (Forage) – BC Restaurant Hall of Fame 2015 Inductee; Georgia Straight Golden Plate Awards: tied for second, Best Use of Local Ingredients 2015 Sharon Hanna (The Book of Kale) – International Gourmand Award for Canada in 2014.; Taste Canada Food Award in 2013; Mayor’s Prize for Environmental Excellence in 2006.…
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Slow Food in Canada, representing all the Slow Food convivia across the country, recognized the contribution of seven Canadian ambassadors of good, clean and fair food during its annual meeting held in Montreal. The Canadian Food Hero recognition is given each year by Slow Food in Canada to individuals who protect, defend and promote sustainable, good, clean and fair food by actively and positively contributing to a healthy food system, preserving the rich culinary history of their region, whether they are growers, harvesters, writers, entrepreneurs or activists. The 2015 Canadian Food Heroes are: Troy and Sara Harker (British Columbia) Rachel…
Oh what nutty fun this will be! DATE: Sunday July 26th, 2014 TIME: 12pm until 4pm LOCATION: 346 208th Street – Langley Sunday the 26th, join Vista D’oro to celebrate the Green Walnut! We have invited a number of our favorite chefs/creators/farmers to spend the day at the farm with all of us, in celebration of the Green Walnut. A day to share a little taste of what they do and give them a chance to tell their unique story and introduce you, our favourite customers, to their amazing products. Sample our latest preserves, wines and ciders alongside other walnut inspired…
Stop by the Vancity Theatre for a free film screening at the 2015 Air Canada enRoute Film Festival. Hosted by eTalk’s Liz Trinnear, the night will begin with a cocktail reception at 6:30pm, followed by an 8:00pm screening of 20 selected shorts from Canada’s brightest young filmmakers. Make sure to arrive early, as space is limited! When: Thursday July 23rd, 2015 Where: Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour St Time: Cocktail reception: 6:30pm Screening: 8:00pm Price: No cost. Website: http://enroute.aircanada.com/en/film-festival 2015 jury includes Tatiana Maslany, Catherine O’Hara, François Girard and more The Air Canada enRoute Film Festival announced it will showcase emerging Canadian short…
The other weekend we went out boating with some friends up to Gibsons. Last time we stopped for lunch at Smitty’s Oyster House in Gibsons, and, as anyone who knows me knows, it’s right up my oyster loving alley, but this time we decided we’d stop and picnic. Quite frankly, I haven’t been a big fan of either potato or pasta salads, but recently this has changed. Firstly, with the potato salad I had at Urban Digs Farm (get the recipe from my pal Rebecca Coleman of Cooking by Laptop here), and secondly with this recipe I packed up to share on…
The BC Association of Farmers’ Markets is excited to announce that July is Meet My Market month at farmers’ markets across the province! Throughout the month of July, anyone in BC can participate in Meet My Market month by bringing a friend to their local BC farmers’ market and entering a grand prize giveaway via social media or in person at participating markets. Meet My Market month kicks off on July 1 and runs until July 31, 2015. Across the province, more than 125 farmers’ markets offer an abundance of locally grown food and locally made goods, along with community…
The event that changed the way Vancouver plays, The Deighton Cup, is running Lucky Number Seven on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Hastings Racecourse (188 N. Renfrew St.), from 12 pm to 6 pm. Named after legendary Vancouver saloon owner John “Gassy Jack” Deighton, The Deighton Cup is warming up for its seventh anniversary of heart-stopping horse racing, fearless fashion and masterful mixology, co-produced by Droski/Turner and The Social Concierge. In honour of Lucky Number Seven, The Deighton Cup will double in size. A specially constructed viewing platform and reserved grandstand seating will accommodate an additional 1,500 Concourse-level guests trackside.…
Once again I’ve been fooling around in the kitchen with Avocados from Mexico and as it’s been a bit hot, I thought I’d chill out with some ice cream. This recipe is inspired by Alton Brown with a few tweeks. Serve topped with strawberries or blueberries for extra super power! Ingredients 3 medium Avocados From Mexico 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup cream Peel and pit the avocados and add with the lime juice, milk, and sugar to a blender (I use Vitamix) and puree. Transfer the mixture to a mixing…
Next up on August 15! 1-5pm, Long Table Distillery is partnering with VanDusen Botanical Garden to create drinks that combine fresh picked botanicals found in their vast collection of plantings – All to compliment the gin. The result is a cocktail experience of remarkable taste and botanical diversity, served in one of Vancouver’s most acclaimed garden settings. Cocktails will be served with canapes provided by Truffles Restaurant. Note: A portion of all proceeds will be donated to the VanDusen Botanical Garden Association. Purchase tickets in advance each week HERE! (Includes garden entry, cocktail and a canape) *COCKTAILS CAN BE PURCHASED ON-SITE About Long…
As you know we love to cook, so when Molson invited us down to sample their new cider and learn some new cider-based recipes at PICA, we happily showed up with our aprons on! This is an excellent example of how to promote a product. The cider is refreshing and we got to know more about it while having some fun and an excellent meal; newsworthy stuff! A reception with Molson’s new Canadian-sourced and made apple cider was followed by a spot prawn sacrifice by Chef Julian Bond and a delicious salad resulted. Chef Julian Bond and Chef Darren Clay split our…
Vodka Coolers Sure to Quench Your Summer Thirst Client news! Percy’s Old Fashioned Lemonade is made from a family recipe passed down by Great Grandfather Percy who made it regularly to quench the thirst of his friends while sitting in the hot English sun. Crafted with fresh squeezed all-natural lemon and honey, it’s then brought to a rolling boil and steeped to extract all the natural flavours of the lemon. Percy’s Punch is crafted with the same great recipe with the addition fresh local grown mint, blueberries and a splash of ginger for added zing! The XFour™ handcrafted finest premium vodka adds…
Explore the Harrison’s countryside via cycle on July 25 and meet the local farmers. The Agassiz Farms Cycle Tour is a leisurely self-guided cycle tour around a 25 km flat route visiting farms. Stop into the Agassiz Harrison Museum, an old CPR train station and learn the history of the community, or into the UBC Dairy Research centre to learn about their renowned research and education programs. A farm cycle tour would not be complete without a ride on a haywagon through the dairy barns, stop to chat with the goats or sit back and enjoy a slice of homemade pie…
Well my fav ladies Shelome, Allison and Kumiko are hosting an all you can eat Peruvian summer party at Chicha Restaurant at 136 East Broadway on Saturday, July 18, 2015 from 4-10 pm and I highly recommend you check this out! Look forward to an outdoor barbeque grilling assortments of popular Peruvian street meat, an indoor Peruvian ceviche bar and all the favourite Peruvian sides to accompany your summer street meat and ceviche! A DJ and many drink specials ensure this party will be rolling! The barbeque will be from 4pm-10pm and the DJ, drink specials and party will go until late! Tickets…while they…
Celebrated Bartender Becomes First Woman to Claim Prestigious Title and Opportunity to Represent Canada in Global Finals in Cape Town, South Africa Our Vancouver bartenders are rocking it lately. From PR News – It’s been a banner year for Lauren Mote, as the Bittered Sling Bitters co-proprietor and UVA Wine & Cocktail Bar manager was just crowned the 2015 Canadian Bartender of the Year in Canada’s biggest and most celebrated bartending competition, Diageo World Class Canada. Hot on the heels of her Bartender of the Year award at the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards in April 2015, Mote becomes the first woman to win the coveted Diageo World Class…
Five of the city’s top amateur grill masters to get raked over the coals on Canada Day RibFest began in 2009 at an East Van backyard BBQ hosted by restaurant industry wine buyer Jeff Curry. Since then, RibFest has been a battlefield where the city’s most ambitious amateur BBQ masters from restaurants across the city meet over the flames of competition. On Canada Day — Wednesday, July 1st —Mamie Talyor’s (www.mamietaylors.ca) and Re-Up BBQ (www.reupbbq.com) are joining forces to bring RibFest out of the backyard and into the street — opening the grill games to the public for the first…
The competition is fierce at in the UBC food scene as the UBC Food Services go up against chefs from AMS Conferences and Catering, and Mahony and Sons Public daily to grab appetites and dollars from students, staff and UBC visitors and residents! They’re now making it official with a foodie competition at UBC and features two notable chefs on campus and more! Chef Ryan Bissell VS. Chef David Speight This year’s theme is Global meets local. Competing chefs will prepare three globally inspired canapés sourced from local ingredients. Guests will then have the opportunity to sample and vote on their favourite…
TODAY a few seats left @pastisvan. Entertainment with French chanteuse, Pepper Really, who will of course sing the French national anthem, La Marseillaise. Also, if you wish, enter to win a five-course catered dinner at your house, hosted by owner, John Blakely. Don’t miss out on this fun night. Phone the restaurant now to reserve your table 604.731.5020. Santé! BASTILLE DAY AT BISTRO PASTIS July 14 Three Courses $55.00 per person Brandade de morue Cod brandade, ovendried tomato, saffron aïoli or Salade Landaise Smoked duck breast and chicken liver salad or Pissaladière Caramelized onions tart, tomatoes, goat cheese and olives…
Another great Avocados From Mexico recipe from our friend Chef Victor Bongo! Look forward to more chef’s recipes in our Avocados From Mexico chef’s series. AND look forward to Chef Bongo’s new cookbook, Born to Cook, out soon! Latin-Style Seared Scallops with Cornbread Cakes Mango Salsa, Avocado Mousse and Chipotle Aioli Ingredients: 3 T Extra virgin olive oil 16 10/20 Scallops, thawed, cleaned and muscles removed. TT Salt and black pepper 1 t Ground morita pepper 4 Cornbread cakes 3 T Mango salsa 6-8 T Chipotle aioli 1 cups Avocado mousse Directions: • Preheat oven to 400⁰F. • Make sure the…
Umberto Menghi brings Tuscan Italian cuisine back to the city Umberto Menghi’s classic, signature Tuscan and Mediterranean cuisine makes a highly anticipated return as Giardino Restaurant is officially open at 1328 Hornby Street, just steps away from the original Il Giardino. “Giardino is a continuation of my passion for the food born in my home country,” explains Menghi, who closed his venerable Il Giardino two years ago. “From farmer to the kitchen, and then to the table, everyone can do fresh, and everyone can do local, but it is all in how you execute the clean flavours, especially with Italian…
July 11th is the Similkameen BBQ King celebration. Enjoy an extraordinary evening with award-winning wines from Similkameen wineries and cider members and dishes from the distinguished chefs who are vying for the title of Similkameen BBQ King 2015. This truly unique Similkameen wine and food experience is a competition where featured chefs will create unique dishes for you using organic ingredients from local farmers in the heart of Canada’s organic capital. The 2015 Similkameen BBQ King is on Saturday, July 11th from 5-9pm at the Historic Grist Mill & Gardens in Keremeos. This event is a partial fundraiser for the Grist Mill…
